The Henry Ford's evening Halloween walk returns to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for its 46th season, October 1–4, 8–11, 15–18 and 22–25 (Thursdays to Sundays), 6–9:30 p.m., with more than 50 costumed characters and scenes from The Wizard of Oz and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tickets run $28–$42, and several nights sell out, so book early.
Dearborn
Greenfield Village
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Organizer image · Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy throws Detroit Harvest Fest on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, with live entertainment, local vendors, a food truck rally, full bars, a pumpkin patch and kids' activities. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door, free for 3 and under, 65+ and active military.
Detroit
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
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Organizer image · Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
Detroit Harvest Fest screens Hotel Transylvania on Sunday, October 4, 2–4 p.m., on the DTE Summit lawn at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, sponsored by Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Check the Detroit Harvest Fest site for admission details.
Detroit
Detroit Harvest Fest at Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park
The Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a community evening on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms: meet local clubs and nonprofits, plus a 6–7 p.m. keynote with Priya Parker and moderator Ann Delisi. If community-building is your thing, this is for you; separate registration required for the keynote.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts a veterans’ morning meetup on Thursday, October 8, at 8 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. A relaxed way to connect with local veterans. Free to attend; registration encouraged.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial leads a 90-minute history tour of the elegant Alger House on Thursday, October 8, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Intimate, limited to 20, wheelchair accessible, and free with Pay What You Wish.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts an interactive murder mystery on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores—this date is sold out. Inspired by Eleanor Ford’s famed parties, you’ll roam the historic home, meet suspects, and piece together the clues.
Cate Waldecker, Education & Programs Coordinator at the Detroit Historical Society, gives a talk on Wednesday, October 14, at 6 p.m. at the Dearborn Heights Library – John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch in Dearborn Heights. She’ll trace a century of Detroit on screen—and admission is free.
Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights Library - John F. Kennedy Jr. Branch
Before the scares start, the City of Dearborn hosts a calm, sensory-friendly trick-or-treat walk on the Ford Field Park trail on Friday, October 16, 5:30–6:30 p.m., for families who prefer treats over tricks. It's free, and the city encourages registering ahead.
The City of Dearborn opens its wooded Halloween trail at Ford Field Park October 16–18 (Friday to Sunday), starting at 7 p.m. each night, haunted this year by cryptids of legend, with a later Witching Hour for guests 18+. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on the day, for a specific date and time slot.
Special Olympics Michigan hosts the Young Athletes Showcase on Sunday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms—a free, inclusive sports sampler for kids ages 2–7 and their families.
Artist Andrew Sigman leads a guided origami workshop on Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Step-by-step, all ages, calming and focused. Registration required.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy holds its yearly Day of the Dead celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on Sunday, November 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with food, live entertainment, shop vendors and kids' activities, plus a community ofrenda where you can add a name or message for a loved one. Admission is free.
Rodney Heard Jr. and Eric Crawford from Great Lakes National Cemetery lead a free veterans seminar on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Topic: burial and cemetery benefits in Michigan.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts a one-day preview shopping event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ford House Visitor Center in Grosse Pointe Shores. Get early access to the full holiday collection, a one-season-only Ford House Holiday Sweater, and a voucher for discounted treats at The Speedster. Free; registration appreciated, not required.
Grosse Pointe War Memorial hosts its Veterans Day Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, at 8 a.m. in Grosse Pointe Farms, with Medal of Honor recipient Terry Richardson as keynote speaker. Reservations required; free for veterans, $20 for guests.
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House hosts November’s Trivia Night on Thursday, November 12, at 6 p.m. at Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, in the Jensen/Kahn Rooms. A relaxed team trivia night with wide-ranging topics; come solo or with friends, teams max out at six.
Grosse Pointe Shores
Ford House
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